From Slate, a representative example from this insiders' orgy of name-dropping and one-upmanship:

I first met Christopher on the set of the Charlie Rose show at a low point early in my career of provocation.

In other words, did I mention I was on the Charlie Rose show? With Christopher? (As we Charlie Rose show regulars / close friends know, only his first name is necessary.) Did I point out how provocative I am? And did you notice that my fabulous career is no longer at a low point? And did I make clear that even at that low point, I was still getting on the Charlie Rose show?